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@Glenn nailed it. There is modification for form, and mods for function. You need to figure out what the purpose is. My truck is by most standards "huge" 6" suspension, 3" body and 37" tires (3" of lift") 7' overhead clearance. I went higher to compensate for the length and clear the tires. I...

I'm rusty on this since I've been in the flats for so long, but doesn't the downhill driver have ROW? However, trailering in general is something I do a lot, from 12' to 44'. My opinion is that you shouldn't go anywhere you're not comfortable with your trailer. Practice tight maneuvers before...

My wife had an 02 XC70 for about a year. I really liked taking it out places, but the turbo went out and we sold it off. Never was as badass as yours though!

If you're thinking about going with bigger tires make sure your measure the front really well. The wheel wells don't leave a lot of clearance when turning. Learned that the hard way.

Something I do while driving on the mundane interstates is try and spot where the old highways were. TX, NM, AZ there not to hard to spot, if they aren't buried under drifting sand, but forests have a way of eating up old roads. It also leads to some good exploring leads.

You are overlooking that many of the hobby specific products are made by small companies, in small quantities. This makes the items more expensive than when they are made 100,000 units at a time for a big box store. Inflation has come up a lot, but mass production has kept the perceived price on...

I went to their website, and most of what they showed were kits which allowed you to cook with a "hobo" stove in addition to just boiling water.

Very nice Job! I know how you feel about drive vs. parked time. I'm cleaning up a 67 Jeepster and it looks just like your Comanche underneath.

It looks like its more designed to be a compact all in one cooking arrangement for hiking, when space really matters. But if you have to build a fire anyway, why not make a regular campfire that would allow more cooking? If you're going for a minimalist kit, than this might be a good choice. I...

That's a great idea. I don't understand spending a grand on extra lights, and still run stock headlights. I put a trucklite in my Harley, and that sucker is bright!

When I starting going offroading I only had a tow strap from a Walmart emergency kit. It broke the 2nd time I used it. Then I broke and old (30+ ?) strap that came with a jeep I bought. Took a while to learn that decent gear will go a long way. How much aggravation is worth $20 savings?

The only thing that I can think of that is quicker than ratchets are bungees. If you can find the proper length heavy black ones, they work great, and don't give as much as the braided cord type. Also, a bungee net is pretty nice, but wont have the weight rating of the heavier black bungees. Or...

Unless you're really revving up the motor you should be fine.

After a small fiasco my last time out I'm taking care of a couple things up front. First are the moog upper control arms with ball joints and bushings. They cost more than just the bushings and joint, but not having to press them means they can be done in a garage instead of a shop. Second we...

Finally put some heavy duty tie rods on the front end. These are a bit overkill, but should by the last time I have to get under here.

I really liked my 92 22RE, I would absolutely recommend the upgrade.

@FozRoamer is that two bags on top of a traction mat bag? The video didn't really mention how the tire carrier system mounts either.

One of my all time favorite vehicles. K5s are what got me into going offroad. Nice truck.

I got rid of my shell because it limited larger items from going in the bed(non-camping), and I could no longer access things from the side. They do make a good impromptu shelter if need be. I used to have a rack like Michael1929, and am kicking myself for getting rid of it.

Ah crap, better check on the family out there.